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The highly anticipated opening of the American fast food chain Wingstop has been delayed and is now set to open mid September.

Charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Aldi is slashing its viral Le Grand Poulet Rosé Magnum to £9.99 – but shoppers face a three-bottle limit while stocks last.

Green Party town councillors have said unexpected election savings should be invested in neighbourhood plans instead of being added to reserves

Jet2 has issued a new safety warning about power banks, e-cigarettes and items containing lithium batteries and how to store them when flying.

M&S Sparks members can earn £10 in their wallet this Bank Holiday weekend when they spend £50 on fashion. Here's how to get the reward.

The lunar eclipse will be visible all over the UK, coming just a couple of weeks after the rare solar eclipse that captivated millions.

BCP Council’s cabinet will consider selling land at Upton Park Farm to raise funds to cover the cost of purchasing the former farm tenancy

Up to 30 jobs are at risk as the National Motor Museum Trust prepares for major changes to its organisation and begins planning for a future away from Beaulieu.

Not a single animal was reported to be injured in recent traffic incidents despite heavier congestion in the New Forest.

A rare development opportunity with approved planning permission has emerged in one of Poole’s most desriable and exclusive neighbourhoods.

Small to medium sized businesses in Dorset could face an Autumn cashflow crisis if they don’t prepare properly for crunch tax deadlines in October.

The last time a child calls their parent "mummy" or "daddy" often happens sooner than many realise, according to new research by My Nametags

Ringwood Town Council: Preparations Underway to Improve Crow Stream Capacity Ahead of Autumn and Winter

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is marking Air Ambulance Week by thanking the supporters who make its life-saving service possible.

A collaboration involving AUB has explored a sustainable alternative to the fashion industry’s microplastic crisis by investigating seaweed coatings for denim.

A 10-week improvement project is set to transform Victoria Road into a greener and more welcoming high street from September 7,

Tom Hayes MP has written to the Prime Minister urging investment in Bournemouth BMX as part of a proposed £30 million national cycling infrastructure programme

The story of the Portland Massacre of 1803 will be shared at a Weymouth Museum Teas and Talks event

Gigantic oil tanker Yokosuka Spirit has been spotted in Weymouth Bay and is now heading across the Atlantic

These old photos show the world-famous beauty spot of Lulworth Cove over the years

Purbeck Cider launches People’s Choice cider in Dorset, donating £1 per litre sold to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Community-grown apples support charity.

Plans for a new 'build your own' waterfront home with panoramic views have been approved for a site in Dorset

Dorset is the location for Mike Leigh's Play For Today, Nuts in May, which is free to watch on BBC iPlayer

A YouTube video provides an insightful look at Brownsea Island in 1962.

Only Fools and Horses repeats are as popular as ever this Christmas - but did you know that the classic BBC comedy was not once, but twice filmed in Dorset?

Sandbanks Ferry staff were 'verbally abused' by passengers during a temporary suspension.

Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a holiday park as part of a major nationwide investment.